The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Barren River Lake
Allen County, Kentucky · 10,100 acres (15.8 sq mi)
61°F water, level 536 ft, calm this morning.
About Barren River Lake
Barren River Lake is a reservoir in Allen County, Kentucky, covering 10,100 acres. Barren River Lake Dam holds it back on the Barren. Barren River Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir in south-central Kentucky.
It stretches about 14.9 miles end to end with roughly 92 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 530 ft above sea level. Glasgow is about 6.5 miles northeast. The closest city is Bowling Green, about 19 miles away.
- Size
- 10,100 acres (15.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 92 miles
- End to end
- About 14.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Barren River Lake Dam, Barren
- County
- Allen County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 3 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Kentucky mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Barren River Lake
- Glasgowabout 6.5 mi northeast
- Scottsvilleabout 6.6 mi southwest
- Cave Cityabout 13 mi north
- Lafayetteabout 15 mi south
- Bowling Greennearest city, about 19 mi northwest
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Questions about Barren River Lake
What fish are in Barren River Lake?
Lakes like Barren River Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Barren River Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Barren River Lake?
10,100 acres, with about 92 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Barren River Lake?
Glasgow is about 6.5 miles northeast; Scottsville is about 6.6 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Barren River Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Barren River Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
